Tyler Nance: Keeps Me Sane, Nashville Life & Midwest Memoirs

In Episode 256 of Outside The Round, host Matt Burrill catches up with rising country artist Tyler Nance for a powerful and personal conversation. Fresh off a wave of momentum from his breakout hit “Keeps Me Sane,” Tyler shares his journey navigating the Nashville scene, finding his voice as a songwriter, and staying grounded amidst rising attention. The two dive into Tyler’s recent festival performances, the song’s emotional roots, and how his former life as a welder influences his storytelling. With raw honesty, Tyler opens up about anxiety, mental health, and the importance of faith and redemption in both life and music. From small-town recognition to Nashville networking, he reflects on the challenges of the grind and the purpose behind the music. With his new project Midwest Memoir on the way, this episode is a window into the heart of a songwriter driven by authenticity, resilience, and connection. Follow on Social Media Tyler Nance: @tylernance.music Matt Burrill: @raisedrowdymatt Outside The Round: @outsidetheround Raised Rowdy: @raisedrowdy   Chapters (00:00:00) - Ike Nance(00:02:51) - What is it about "Keep Me sane" on Your album(00:05:08) - What's It Like Being a Resident of Nashville Now?(00:06:28) - How Big Is Anxiety in Millennials?(00:10:28) - Mid-Missouri Story: Midwest Memoir(00:13:00) - What's the recording process been like now, too? Because everything(00:15:39) - How Working On The Road Helped Me Deal With My Music(00:18:57) - Tyler Nance on Being Famous In His hometown(00:21:38) - Mugshot as Cover Art for "(00:25:42) - Cruisins(00:26:30) - "" Back on Spotify(00:28:03) - Whiskey Mirror(00:30:43) - What's the Worst Case of Addiction that you've kind of Seen(00:32:52) - What's it like being a fourth generation farmer in Tennessee?(00:36:26) - One Year Later: The Redemption(00:40:36) - Ray Rowdy Shout Out Joe Costa & Martina(00:41:47) - Tyler Tillers on Working With Joe Walsh(00:45:54) - Toby Keith(00:47:20) - Tyler Chillers on Taylor McCall's New Album(00:49:44) - Favorite Eminem Song(00:53:14) - Tyler the Creator on Country and Hip Hop(00:56:33) - Tyler on his Next Album(00:59:27) - Noel Gallagher on His New Album(01:02:35) - Keeps Me Sane